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EDUCATION 240-3

SOCIAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION

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(D1.00)

Regular Summer Semester, 1992

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Instructor: Dr. Jamie Wallin

(May 4 - July 31)

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Office: ?

MPX9508

Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Location: ASB 9703

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will examine a number of social factors which influence (and are influenced

by) education in Canada. These will be studied within their historical and cultural

contexts, with particular reference to British Columbia and Western Canada.

Topics to be addressed include the following:

• immigration, ethnic diversity, and the curriculum

• First Nations and self government

• issues related to gender and sexual orientation

• poverty and abuse: impact on formal education

• public attitudes toward schools and colleges

• social priorities and the state of the economy

OBJECTIVES

One of the purposes of this course is to provide an opportunity for course participants to

become better informed about the relationship between educational institutions and the

society which supports them. Another purpose is to engage students in critical discussions

on the strengths and weaknesses of today's educational institutions.

Students will be expected to become conversant with the main issues underlying each of the

topics identified above. However, opportunity will be given to each student to study two of

the topics in greater depth. The results of these individual studies will be shared with other

members of the class.

EVALUATION

Two term tests: Test 1 ?

20%

Test 2 ?

25%

Term paper ?

25%

Final exam ?

30%

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Ghosh, R. & Ray, D. 1991). Social Change and Education in Canada. 2nd Edition.

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Holt.

Sheehan, N., Wilson, J., & Jones, D. (1986). Schools in the West: Essays in Canadian

Educational Histor

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. Detselig Enterprises.

Major reference materials will be on reserve in the library.